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Texas Flood, George Strait and Hill Country

Hill Country nonprofit distributes $200k to flood victims using grant funds
The nonprofit based in the small town of Center Point along the Guadalupe River received a $200,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The foundation announced last week, it raised more than $60 million for flood victims.
George Strait raises $6.25M for victims of Hill Country flooding
Shortly after the devastating Hill Country flooding, country music legend George Strait announced a benefit concert. It was held last night.
‘King of Country’ George Strait Hosts $6.25M TX Flood Benefit With Gov. Abbott, Garth Brooks
George Strait hosted a concert to raise money for Texas flood victims, and some high-profile guests made a surprise appearance.
George Strait, 73, Reunites With Country Icon for First Time in 12 Years
Country music history was made this weekend when George Strait 's exclusive benefit concert delivered unforgettable performances — and a surprise appearance from one music icon. The "Strait to the Heart" event at Estancia at Thunder Valley raised funds for Texas flood victims while treating fans to a legendary night that quickly went viral on social media.
Garth Brooks Makes Surprise Performance During George Strait's Texas Flood Benefit Concert
The event, held July 27, has raised over $6.25 million to benefit those impacted by the recent floods in Texas.
George Strait Raises $6.25 Million for Texas Flood Victims
The country legend and some of his famous friends are doing their part to raise funds for victims of the catastrophic floods in Hill County, Texas.
This Hit Home: Reporting on the Texas Hill Country Floods
NBC News Correspondent Morgan Chesky is assigned to cover the tragic July 4th flash floods that devastated his hometown.
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Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far
With hundreds confirmed dead, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh ...
The state held a weather briefing before July 4 floods. Were Hill Country officials there?
In the hours before floodwaters ripped through the Hill Country, Texas emergency officials were trying to get the word out ...
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Texas Local Official Caught Mocking Noem In Text Messages After Floods
At least 137 people died as a result of the devastating flooding in Texas, with 108 of those deaths occurring in Kerr County ...
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Plans for flood warning system floundered before Hill Country floods, witnesses tell legislative flood committee
Lawmakers serving on special committees investigating deadly floods blasted a river authority for failing to build a flood ...
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Texas Hill Country tourism seeks comeback after devastating floods
Texas Hill Country businesses, like Whitewater Sports, are struggling this summer due to significantly reduced tourism ...
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‘Fourth of July is not over for me:’ Volunteers remain committed to rebuilding weeks after Texas Hill Country floods
As you drive across Kerr County, it’s hard to miss the many trees ravaged by raging floodwaters. That's why community members ...
3 weeks after deadly Hill Country floods, Hunt community finds strength in togetherness
A Kerrville businessowner planned a free event in Hunt Sunday to give residents and first responders a chance to relax and ...
Texas tubing businesses run aground in wake of Hill Country floods
July often accounts for a large portion of waterfront rental shops’ annual revenue. Devastating Central Texas flooding is ...
Texas Hill Country tourism seeks comeback after floods
Texas Hill Country businesses, like Whitewater Sports, are struggling this summer due to significantly reduced tourism ...
Hill Country Community Foundation’s 4 employees now manage $60M in flood donations, and a somber duty
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised far more money than it has ever handled at one time. Usually, a ...